Best Time to Visit Chico

Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May. Jul is warmest (34.3°C high); Jan is rainiest (128 mm).

Chico weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan12.52.11282.7
Feb16.34.41064.2
Mar18.661076.7
Apr22.57.6378.8
May27.111.22310.7
Jun31.514.61212.3
Jul34.316.3112.6
Aug33.514.8411.1
Sep31.312.9138.9
Oct25.68.8356.2
Nov17.64.6863.6
Dec12.62852.6

Average high temperature

Jan 13°
Feb 16°
Mar 19°
Apr 23°
May 27°
Jun 32°
Jul 34°
Aug 34°
Sep 31°
Oct 26°
Nov 18°
Dec 13°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulJunAugMay

Beaches: JulAugJunSep

Hiking: MayJunSepAug

Sightseeing: JunAugJulMay

Chico quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chico?

Jul, Jun, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Jan, about 128 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 34.3°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.